Gaming task force formed in Sault

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A task force has been formed to grow the lottery and gaming
sector in Sault Ste. Marie.

The goal of the Sault Ste. Marie Digital Gaming Taskforce is
to find development opportunities for digital gaming in the context of
information and communications technology (ICT) that will create jobs and
revenue.

The partnership between Canadian Bank Note and the Sault
Ste. Marie Innovation Centre to establish a digital gaming platform for e-bingo
is one example of the types of projects that can be undertaken. The province
recently allotted $1 million to that partnership.

"The global gaming industry is growing, particularly in
the digital gaming market," said Tom Marinelli, OLG's acting president and
CEO, in a news release. "Sault Ste. Marie is well positioned for new
economic development and job creation in this emerging market. As part of the
Digital Gaming Task Force, I want to help the community leverage its valuable
assets and grab a hold of these unique opportunities."

“Sault Ste. Marie has a unique environment that creates
great potential for growth in the digital gaming sector,” added Tom Vair,
executive director of the innovation centre. “This taskforce will help ensure
that we take a strategic and coordinated approach to create new jobs in the
community and take advantage of global opportunities.”